After One Piece, Netflix Attempts a Golden Kamuy Live-Action

‘Golden Kamuy’ stands out in the shonen and seinen genre with its distinctive fusion of history, renowned historical figures, and a war-ravaged world intertwined with indigenous culture. 

Needless to say, it’s worth watching. Even better, Netflix will bring this anime to life as a live-action film. If you’re curious to learn more about what’s in store, look no further – we’ve got you covered.

Release Date and Updates on the Golden Kamuy Live-Action Film

Asirpa
Asirpa | Source: Netflix

The live-action film was released in Japanese theatres four months back. This time around more updates were revealed. The Golden Kamuy live-action film will be released worldwide on Netflix on May 19, 2024. 

Additionally, a live-action TV series will be released after the film’s release, continuing from where the film left off.

New English Sub Trailer of the Golden Kamuy Live-Action Film Released

You can enjoy the trailer below, which showcases the cast members and theme songs with stunning quality.

Golden Kamuy | Official Trailer | Netflix

Key Visuals of the Golden Kamuy Live-Action Film Released

The key visual features some of the important members of the live-action.

Golden Kamuy Live-Action Key Visual
Key Visual | Source: Netflix

Plot of the Golden Kamuy Live-Action Film

The story unfolds in Hokkaido’s early 20th-century wilderness, where Saichi Sugimoto, a war hero nicknamed “Immortal,” embarks on a quest for a hidden gold stash. He joins forces with Asirpa, an Ainu girl driven by revenge. 

Saichi Sugimoto
Saichi Sugimoto | Source: Netflix

They’re up against First Lieutenant Tsurumi, who’s eyeing the gold for his soldiers’ sake, and Toshizo Hijikata, a formidable ex-commander with his motives. Their intense race for the treasure sets off a fierce survival showdown in the northern wilds.

Watch the Anime While Waiting for the Film

While waiting for the movie’s release, you can watch the anime on Crunchyroll. The series has four seasons, and a final season was announced with no exact release date.

About Golden Kamuy

Golden Kamuy is based on a manga series written and illustrated by Satoru Noda. It was serialized in August 2014 in the seinen magazine Weekly Young Jump. The manga concluded in April 2022 and has been collected into 31 volumes.

The plot revolves around Saichi Sugimoto, who is a battle veteran from the Russo-Japanese war.

He is in desperate need of money, he decides to go on a quest, when he hears a story about hidden Ainu gold. A young Ainu girl, Asirpa, joins him.

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